Ah, college. An exciting time in anyone's life! And it's important that before you're ready for move-in day! And with our list of dorm room essentials, you'll be set for the first day of college! From organization supplies to decorations and everything else in between, you'll ace college.
College Dorm Room Checklist for First-Year Students:
Dorm Room Organization and Storage
- Bedside lamp
- Alarm clock/clock radio
- Trash can
- Storage bins
- Under-the-bed storage trays
- Fan
- Bulletin board and pushpins
- Dry-erase wall calendar/board
- Mini toolkit
- Picture hangers
College Linens and Laundry Supplies
- Sheets and pillowcases
- Towels
- Pillows
- Mattress pad
- Blankets
- Comforter/bedspread
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry bag/basket
- Laundry detergent, fabric softener, and stain remover
- Lint brush
- Mini sewing kit
Desk Supplies
- USB flash drives
- Stapler and staples
- Printer
- Pens and pencils
- Pencil holder and sharpener
- Notebooks
- Folder with pockets
- 3 × 5 index cards
- Sticky notes
- Paper clips and binder clips
- Rubber bands
- Tape dispenser and tape
- Scissors
- Highlighter pens
- Ruler
- Stackable desk trays
- Stamps and envelopes
- Stationery
Electronics and Technology for First-Year Students
- Laptop
- Portable speakers
- HDMI cord, Ethernet cord for computer
- Surge protector
- Extension cords
- 3-2 prong adapters
- Headphones
- Camera
- Charging cords
- Television
- Gaming console
Household and Kitchen Items
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
- Lightbulbs
- All-purpose cleaner
- Food-storage containers
- Dish soap
- Tissues
- Bowls, plates, and cups
- Coffee mug
- Water bottle
- Silverware
- Can/bottle opener
- Coffeemaker
- Microwave
- Mini-fridge
Miscellaneous
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